Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 26:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 26:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 26:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, Meshelemiah had several sons, and their names were Zechariah, Jediael, Zebadiah, and Jathniel. This list shows us that family members were important and often had special roles or jobs in helping at the temple.

1 Chronicles 26:2: And the sons of Meshelemiah [were], Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:10

This verse lists different names in a genealogical context, which contradicts the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 26:2.

1 Chronicles 6:10: And Johanan begat Azariah, (he [it is] that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:) [in the temple: Heb. in the house]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:1-3

This verse discusses the corrupt actions of Samuel's sons, which contradicts the praised and appointed role of the sons of Meshelemiah in temple service mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:2.

1 Samuel 8:1-3: And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:14

This verse states that "many are called, but few are chosen," which contradicts the numerous individuals appointed for specific roles in 1 Chronicles 26:2.

Matthew 22:14: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.

Contradiction with Judges 6:15

Gideon's complaint of being the least and inadequate contradicts the capable roles assigned in 1 Chronicles 26:2.

Judges 6:15: And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family [is] poor in Manasseh, and I [am] the least in my father's house. [my family...: Heb. my thousand is the meanest]

Contradiction with Mark 10:31

This verse says "many that are first shall be last, and the last first," which can contradict the seemingly linear appointment of roles seen in 1 Chronicles 26:2.

Mark 10:31: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.
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